Jack Anselmi is a proud Yorta Yorta man from Mooroopna, Victoria, whose work connects deeply to his heritage, the land, and his cultural identity. Known for his striking animal carvings, sculptures, and ceramics, Jack is a regular participating artist at his local Indigenous art centre, Kaiela Arts, where he not only shares his expertise but …
Brett Wilson, a Yorta Yorta man from Echuca, started painting around the age of 8 (self-taught). A few years down the track his passion led him to Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, Echuca Campus where he studied Certificate I, II and III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. The course gave Brett the …
I am a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba man and multi-disciplined artist based in Shepparton, Victoria. Capturing the essence of country is everything, vividly etched in my memories as a young Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, and Wemba Wemba man. Its intricate tapestry unfolds as the seasons dance on the precipice of change, leaving an indelible …
I was born and raised in Shepparton. I have two sisters and live with my Mum. My Dad was born and raised in Tennant Creek N.T. Mum was born in Geelong and moved to Shepparton in 1993. My Pop grew up in Echuca, Mooroopna & Swan Hill
Kadeyn was born in Brisbane and has lived in Cobram all his life. He loves music, drawing, painting and fishing. Kadeyn has been playing the yidaki for 2 years. He especially enjoys painting birds and fish, and his Old Crow. Kadeyn loves learning Wiradjuri language and using it every day. He is a story teller …
I was born in Mooroopna Victoria, and I am a proud Yorta Yorta – Wurundjeri woman. I grew up in Shepparton, where I attended school up until, my teen years. I went to Melbourne and worked as a telephonist, then went to Sydney NSW and work for the Aboriginal medical service for 40 years then …
Aunty Kella Robinson is a Wemba Wemba woman born in a small town called Hilston, Western NSW. After retiring she moved to Victoria and became interested in art. As a Kaiela Arts artist member she enjoys creating with other like minded women.
Frances Nicholson is a Yorta-yorta/Wemba-Wemba woman, who was born in Swan hill Wemba-Wemba country and now lives in Mooroopna Yorta-Yorta country. Frances is an abstract artist, who expresses herself through the form of the splatter effect. Her passion of art is the splatter effect, the colours form the mood. Painting is a relaxing method for …
Kaiela Arts Shepparton acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are located in Shepparton which forms part of the Yorta Yorta Nation.